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Welcome to my blog!

This weblog is an online journal. If there is a "mission" it is to generate interest in the local music scene. I attempt to do that by attending events and talking about my experiences in occasional posts.. I do not intend to offer criticism .. I am not a musician. I do highlight those artists that put on a bigger and/or better show and the artists that "move me" more but even those less polished are offering something to the local hard working people and I'd like to see more patrons out there enjoying the good local talent.

You will find a log of my few weekly experiences. My "angle" may be different in some ways, hopefully. I sometimes see things differently. I hope my perceptions offer some insight on occasion and some humor.

I expect that this conversation will reveal a life that appreciates blues. I see "blues" as musical-artistic expressions of human conditions.

I also like to provide links to other things on the web that I find interesting. I will be commenting on the places I go to hear music and the people I meet. I will be commenting on the things I see and hear on Long Island and elsewhere. As much as I hate politics I may find it hard to resist commenting on that too.

This is a personal, creative endeavor so if there are some mistakes, well, sorry... it's free entertainment. I consider myself something of an impressionist as it pertains to style. I am human and sometimes speak /write before I think. I can get into trouble with these extroverted tendencies but thats why this is...what it is... a journal. I hope you find some useful information or something entertaining on occasion....thanks for being here!!!!

Keep scrolling down for more posts and the Calendar. There is a menu of other pages as well.

Bill

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Boo to you too.
   Not dressed up and so many places to go... for halloween.

   Where did that excitement go about dressing up and going to party's with sangria punch and costumes and spider webs? Truthfully it seems like lifetimes ago when that was a thrill. I think it is more a statement about my last decade... or two than indicative of my age or place. Don't worry, I'm not going there right now. I'm in more an informative than reflective mood.

   I finally did make it to a nice little Halloween gathering late on Saturday night but on the way I only got to one show and I had such loftier ideas.

It was a Saturday night and I was able to get out by 10. Since I was heading to a party nearby I decided to catch Blue Roots, my new friends, at Bobbique's.

   The place had a nice crowd. Maybe I should get there earlier more often. The Blue Roots, it turns out, have been around a while. I read in their history that the genesis of the core group was back in 1985. Yikes. I will say that there was a comfort level among the core guys and they had some smooth channels on their dial. Vocals were cool as were guitars (Steve Mantegna and Carlos DeJesus) and on the harp Scott Micciche did a fine job. Tru Doty on keys had some nice spots and Bassi on bass made it all good. There were a few guest appearances by Ms. Jackie on vocals and she added a few tasty moments. It was a good set I heard and I only heard one set.

   Time came to move on and my Saturday night blues experience had come and gone. Once again Patchogue turned out to be a good choice. There are other good locations of course and next week I'll try to report something different either a place or a band.

   Thanks for checking in. I plan to try and circulate some calenders in printed form. Keep an eye out or I might try to display a print friendly calender here on the site. I find it useful to have a copy of my calender with me so I can plan on the fly or offer advice for anyone who asks. I forget what I posted only a few days before. Know how that feels? Oy!

   Have fun out there.

bill

12:11 am | link

All the lovely people...
    One meets many people when one goes out often and this one tries hard to do that. I heard a saying a few times in my life "if you stand in one place long enough the whole world will pass by". I "stand" at pretty much one place on Wed. nights lately. I'm enjoying the procession.

   My weekly weeknight out has been at Lefty's in Lindenhurst and it has been noted here often that the place a constant source of comfort. Every week there are nice new additions. It is a joy to walk in every week and see new stuff. This week there were more awnings over the outside seats and there were more outside seats. I see they are serious about keeping up the outside experience for as much of the winter as possible.

   Anyway, last nights jam brought another round of fun people. There were an abundance of bass players including Tim Ididn'tgetthelastname; Paul from Blue Roots; Rich, last weeks newbie and even Popa G who is still nursing an injured shoulder.

   There was the Blue Roots engaging new vocalist, Jackie who treated us to a few tunes. Josh Allen put together some inspiring licks on 6-string. The Blue Matter boys jammed brightly and...so much more. It was, and has been, some fun jamming there on Wed. nights and the people are always fun to get to know.

   The wrath of time and indulgence (the 80's, yikes!) is being felt lately though. Just a day or two ago I posted the weekly calender here and when Paul of Blue Roots mentioned his band I knew it sounded familiar (all at once, DUH!) but I was only vaguely sure that I had posted a gig of theirs lately. They have one at Bobbique's this Saturday and I have been posting their stuff pretty regularly. Maybe the name sounded like another and I just got confused. Yeah, thats it! I was confused.

   Check out Blue Roots when you can. They have some talented pieces. Paul (bass), Tru Doty on keyboards and Jackie (vocals) and more. They got down with some blues.

   There are quite a few really good jams out there these days. There is rarely a night without something good. That is both inspiring and frustrating. Without frustration I would have little to write about though...so rejoice! Do your bitching and enjoy, like I do...and have fun this weekend.

bill

11:39 pm | link

Wednesday blues.
   If you have any heaviness in your heart and if you have a couple of minutes to sit down and listen to some music I suggest you do it now. The Hendrix song I just posted, Once I Had a Woman, is the most soulful and articulate blues guitar I have ever heard. It is what introduced me to the genre of blues guitar and it is never covered and rarely played by DJ's.

   I assume that there are other people with some loss and pain that enjoy exorcising these emotions. There are apparently lots of people that choose not to because if everyone that suffered a downer listened to blues it would be the most popular genre. Many, if not most, choose to listen to joyful noise. That's not a bad choice. I just wonder what they do with the repressed emotions. I know some people have outlets other than music.

   I can't help it. I found listening to music (and sharing my experiences) an expression for my emotions. I can't escape it so why ignore it. Why not give it a voice, as musicians do, and make it beautiful and share it. Any shared emotion brings people together. It is not re-living experiences. It is more like realizing life and what it means. Experiencing all the emotions we feel is seeing life as a whole and if we choose to cut out parts of our emotions we are choosing to cut out parts of life.

   This may seem overly grand but in this country we choose to see only the beauty, wealth, joy, and productive aspects of life. I feel a need to justify the blues and the "non-productive" idea of stopping and feeling a moment.

   Any ideas that seem "counter productive" are minimized and scorned. The values of wealth and forward progress are healthy for a society but incomplete for a person. In their determination people get caught up in looking through the windshield and miss the views in the side and rear windows, not to mention inside the vehicle.

   I am just suggesting that you stop and listen to Mr. Hendrix. It is a rarely articulate expression.  Don't just smell the roses, hear the music and do it often.

   Thanks for listening!!.

bill

11:11 am | link

Nachos, a Crab House and a few vodkas...on a Sat. night.
   I had seen Steve Interrante and most of his Nacho Mama players before but not as Nacho Mama. The cast this past Saturday night was good. Interrrante on sax, JD Leonard on vocals and guitar, Tru Doty on keys, Tim Smith on bass and last, but not least, Bobby Rondinelli on drums. They rocked!

   The set was cut short a bit by some local pain-in the ass who must have had radar ears and complained. The last few tunes were a bit hasty and formulatic (probably a result of the pending early finish) but the early stuff was kick-ass and the nice, over 30 crowd was loving it. The brass and rock make for a funky sounding upbeat jam and the solo's were all amazing.

   Harbor Crab in Patchogue was a nice setting. The outdoor area is spacious with nice tables and heaters on a large deck and a dock laden with beautiful boats made for a nice walk on a beautiful night. The bar area sits above and is surrounded by a nice deck with overhang. The band was situated on the deck by the bar and was a spread thin along a rail but it created an intimate experience with the attractive and celebratory audience. It was a fun scene until the hasty end approached.

   Catch a show of theirs soon....and thanks for checking in.

bill

11:16 pm | link

Another Saturday night...
   ...and quite a few choices for us performance junkies.

   One of the main attractions for me in my pursuit of blues and music is personal expression. I enjoy the moments when musicians are locked in on the expression of a poignant lyric or lick. I enjoy taking the journey with them through the pain, joy or anger of the moment.

   When the expression is instrumental it is a different reward. I am not confined by pictures drawn with words or particulars but rather I can let the music tell me about the feeling. Well played music, even for a few moments, can be emotionally satisfying. The player has more control over me. I don't know where the player is with the song. It is more her/his secret but when it is driving the player I am more the puppet...as opposed to vocals when I know better where it is going and what the motivation may be.

   A vocalist has a different tool. A vocalist can talk and say exactly what they want (without anyone talking back). Their song is their own expression even if the words are not their own... the song is. It is a moment to say what it is the song is saying...in their own voice in their own experience. Sometimes I follow every word believing I can coax the singer or at least travel with them toward more emotion, toward a farther point or expression, toward laughter or crying or a realization. I find more of these emotional stories in blues. I find more soul in blues but I find it in rock and jazz too.

   I never know where I may find it. That is why I go out as often as I can and listen to as many players as I can...to hear more, feel more and share more.

   Another Saturday night and whether I am alone or not I get to go out and be with someone, musically speaking.

   Thanks for checking in.

bill

7:45 pm | link

It's Thursday, Franny. You being a good girl?
    I haven't caught the always entertaining Franny Mae in a little while. She likes those vineyard gigs. Must be the wine.

   Well, another Wednesday night and, as usual, I enjoyed hanging out at Lefty's Candlelight Bar and Grill for the Blue Matter open mike jam.

   Of course I would have liked to be at The Beacon last night for the Jimi Hendrix Tribute. I was not alone thinking about that show. Josh Allen of Jacks O Diamonds, who was jamming, mentioned it too and, as a matter of fact, we got a good number of Hendrix tunes last night. A little tribute of our own... of sorts.

   Speaking of last night at the jam, Arty (the Professor)Panico of Blue Matter was in rare form. He even impressed himself mentioning that he was standing while playing a number of times and that doesn't always happen. He was in a zone and he is good when he's not in his zone. He is zone-indifferent to me...always an interesting guitar.

   Blue Matter has a new bass player by the way. Ms. Kelly has now officially moved on and she'll be missed. Last night the boys introduced their new 4-string guy, Rich Carrano. What a surprise that Rich is a layed back, mellow kind of guy, a good player too!. Those bass players often are the unassuming types...and the most colorful upon further inspection. Interesting dynamic I am noticing of the pieces of bands. Certain instruments attract certain types. Am I right?

   Also showing up last night was Derek Hensley for some drum work. Derek is a hard working dude and a capable drummer. Always a welcome face. There were just enough people to keep it interesting and it was interesting. The music was sharp.

   It was a good Hendrix kind of night and thats all right.

   There are some noteworthy shows this weekend. Of course there are lots of good performers around here but now and then some different names pop up for the weekend.

   This weekend Miles To Dayton is at The Brickhouse. They are a really talented band doing sort of country blues folk kind of stuff. They are a real find at The Brickhouse.

   I also noticed that Nacho Mama has a great cast @ Harbor Crab this weekend...if you find yourself in or near Patchogue.

   Pam Betti and Blue Ruin are going at it again. Thats a two scoop treat with plenty of whip cream and a cherry on top.

   Kerry Kearney has one at Bobbique's, The 70's Band is interesting @ Painters. C & B has one and they are putting some new stuff out there I hear.

   So much to see, so little time, so many obstacles. Let's see what I can make happen. Good luck with your efforts and make sure you get out there for at least one show this weekend. Okay?!

   Thanks for stopping by.

bill



2:30 pm | link

Weekend update.
   It has been a long time since I felt compelled to post a "weekend update".

That tells me it has been a long time since I have seen two shows on a weekend.

   Just goes to show you how important it is to make time for entertainment and the arts. Life gets so busy we have less time for ourselves and that is not good. If we are going to be smiling, happy, tolerable people we need to re-create. Often...especially when things get bad and when things go wrong.

     Saturday night I missed Todd Wolfe at Port Jazz because I was stranded until much later than the 8pm start. Todd Wolfe is a new fave of mine having seen him/them at The Great South Bay Festival over the summer and then again at Bobbique's. He is a "real pro" guitar player with a creative sense of style and execution.

   So with the late hour and some friends to consider I chose to catch Smoking Gun for pretty much a "Premier" performance. They had an earlier start recently but the cast made some changes for the current installation which includes Bill Marino on guitar, Bill T on vocals and guitar, Jeannie B on vocals, Rich Thiel on bass, Joe D on keys and Frank, a solid drummer.

   Smoking Gun played a lot of southern rock, Lynrd Skynrd for instance...and they did that stuff well. They also took advantage of some fine vocals by Bill T and Jeannie B who got into some Susan Tedeshi. The guitar was manned well by Bill Marino.

   They were solid and put on a good show. Marino is entertaining and his playing comes off the page now and then for some interesting riff raff.

   The vocals were good and I imagine will only get better. All are talented players and hopefully will keep creating and rocking with that southern drawl, fast guitar and good vocals.

   Sunday was the fundraiser for the LIBS winners heading to Memphis. The show was at Bobbique's and began around 2. I got there around 4 (and I was lucky to even get there. Kids soccer on Sundays and all).

   I caught the end of Steve Robinson who is one of the LIBS winners heading to Memphis for the International Blues competition. He does a nice country. bluegrass guitar thing with genuine sound and nice playing. His last tune, a kind of country rock-n-roll thing, was pretty cool. I liked the combination of the clear picking of bluegrass with harmony of rock together.

   Sweet Suzi and The Blues Experience were next and she/Suzi is in really good form right now. All of them are. Johnny Anderson's playing was right on. Pellegrino and Foschino kept it all going just fine.

   Suzi expressed with the strongest emotion I have heard in her singing and it was not in the form of volume. She is getting even better and I felt a lot from her on Sunday. She was great!

   I have seen Frank Latorre a number of times as he has played with Pam Betti and he was at the festivals over the summer. Sunday was the first time I have seen him with his King Bees.

   I really liked his choices of music and instruments. He plays a really nice harmonica and didn't disappoint with that but he also went with vocals on some real blues tunes. It was a gallant effort and nicely done. Not a lot of people in these parts do the southern blues thing with vocals. I also look forward to more of that stuff.

   I missed the JP Blues boys (also heading to Memphis) and I was bummed about that. I have seen them before and they are impressive. I am sure they and all the winners will raise a few eyebrows down there.

   Long Island sends a decent variety and quality down there each year and I am sure it will foster more of each and generate a healthy respect for Long Island musical arts.

   It was a fun weekend musically speaking. I heard some new stuff, I met some new people (so many Bill's, Billy's and Billie's). I hope to hear from them all again!! I also hope to be able to do these weekend updates often. In the meantime I will continue to converse about the one or two shows a week I get to and bitch about all the ones I do not.

   Thanks for checking in.

bill





1:16 am | link

A Wednesday night jam and a fine place to do it.
    The passing weeks bring all kinds of different moods and outcomes at any given place. In this case I am referring to the jam at Lefty's in Lindenhurst on Wednesday nights. It never sucks at Lefty's. They can use that little catch-phrase if they want, no charge.

   The weekly open mike hosted by the Blue Matter band (Arty Panico, Ray Wade and Ralphie Santiago) has busy nights and some slower nights. There is never "no one" there. There is rarely a packed house (on Wednesdays). Most times it gets a pretty good group of players, patrons and beer pongers.

   "Out back" at Lefty's one can engage in beer pong, drinking or singing around the campfire. There is smoking out there too. Smoking has been banished to outer enviorns and this place has the best outer enviorns you may find.

   The place gets so relaxed out back some people just make it a night and hang out and tell stories around the campfires at the really cool tables with gas-burning rock piles in the middle...and cushion chairs. It is nicer than my own back deck out there. Lefty's has become as nice a hang-out as an adult could imagine. Well, my imagination gets nuts so that may be too strong a statement. Suffice to say it's a damn fine establishment with a good idea of how to let people relax.

   The music is what kept me coming back. I happen to be a fan of guitar, blues, rock and roll, vocalists, and live performance in general. There are always good guitar players there beginning with the Blue Matter boys. The cast of semi-regular visitors is good too. For instance the Wed. past Josh Allen of Jacks O Diamonds was up there jamming with Johnny Cola (while Arty Panico was out in the back singing around the campfire apparently). Josh and Johnny had some fun with Caledonia. They jamalama'd the heck right out of that one. That happens a lot there.

   There are often some good singers there too. Sweet Suzi saunters in pretty often and sometimes belts one out. Sweaty Betty pops in on occasion. Nicest sweat-er you've ever seen.

   There are some locals that get up pretty often and squeak out a few. They all get better each time they go up and it's fun to see them get up (after a few drinks) and hone their sounds.

   There are usually some fun and attractive people there too...if you like fun and attractive people. I find them fun and nice to look at.

   I have lots of favorite places for local live music but Lefty's is always improving. Every week there has been something new and improved. I suggest you go there some night soon. Hey, how about Wednesday night?! Just a suggestion.

   Thanks for listening.

bill

1:08 am | link

Saturday night. Big sounds. Nice little room.
   Have you caught Pam Betti with Blue Ruin?

   A few people crazy enough to call themselves my friends and be seen with me in public, and I, decided to catch up with Ms.Cherry Cherry Pam Pam and the Blue Ruin boys. It has been a while since I had the pleasure of either act and both together is like candy and popcorn at the movies.

   PB had all her energy if not all her chops. It seems bronchial maladies had a hold of her recently. She still gets a lot of mileage out of that little frame of hers and last night she was working it. With sometimes full force vocals you never get cheated at one of Pam Betti's shows. She sings her ass off. She was pretty proud of that glutious of hers too. She turned around and gave us all a full butt slappin greeting at one point. That was touching...in a warm trashy kind of way.

   Blue Ruin ads a cool voice of their own. They can carry a show with Ross on guitar, Schlessenger on keys and excellent bass and drums. The combination of them with PB is a helluva show.

   I'm not sure if it is The Brickhouse Brewery or if PB & BR brought an attractive and enthusiastic crowd. It was an enjoyable night on the ears and eyes. All my senses got twanged. Not bad for $5. The Brickhouse (and Bobbique's music across the street) has become a fun weekend destination hosting quality shows and a nice enviornment.

   On an eclectic note, I was lucky enough to come across some cool artwork. I am posting some art events for your visual entertainment and some art pieces right here on my site. I welcome feedback about it (and everything else) and if you are so inclined you may even purchase the artwork shown (when stated). If you have work you would like to show you are welcome to run it by me too. Please let me know.

   Thanks for stopping bye.

bill



8:58 pm | link

A fancy smanchy Wed. night jam at Lefty's!
    Amazing what a couple of cameras can do for a Wednesday night jam.

   Artmuse Records, an outfit from the left coast, was at Lefty's Candlelight Bar and Grill last night to record (video and audio) original stuff at an "open mike" jam.

   I spoke to one of the principals, Julie Larsen, who is also a recording artist, and she said they searched the web and found the Lefty's jam posted on a few sites. It was what they were looking for, an open mike.

  The turnout was good. There were mostly the usual culprits from Wednesday nights at Lefty's, including Blue Matter, Charlie Labs (who layed down a few cool tunes with his "Yellow Box" trio), Jim "Josie Wales" Coleman, Sweet Suzi, who made her post-natal debut with some of her Blues Experience boys, Ralph Santiago called in Killer Joe & The Lido Soul Revue who loosened a few ceiling tiles with a couple of raucous tunes, Tim Dorsey plugged in for a few with O'Zone and that was just what I saw. There were a few acts before I got there. Chicken Martini was a real hit I heard. I did not catch Voodoo Guru or Tom Ciorciari who played some acoustic guitar.

   There were a few regular Wed. night jammers that were not there like Josh Allen (Jacks O Diamonds) who would have been good for a few original tunes, Johnny Cola must have been busy too. He was missed. Popa G is another familiar face that I didn't see.  Too bad. I like his bass.

   The Art Muse folks were looking for original stuff. There were a few but most of the performers did covers. Sweet Suzi sang a beauty of an original that she said was given to her by Sam Taylor. There were a few other original tunes in the mix but there could have been more. Charlie Labs, Yellow Box played original stuff. Killer Joe reworked one and made it his own.

   Obviously original's are harder to make. It is a terrific endeavor of Art Muse Records to travel the country recording jams in pursuit of original music. I not only wish I could join them in their efforts but I think it is a great idea not only for people who want to record music but for people who want to learn the craft and the industry. Field trip anybody!!??

   A few notes I gathered in conversation last night at the jam; Artmuse will be showing some of their vids on MySpace and and a dvd will follow. I will keep you posted as I hear. Also, there is a new jam at The Olivium in Hicksville(?) on Tuesday nights. It has a good cast. I got that from Bill Post, the drummer extrordinaire. I'll try to get more info about that too.

   Also, I was made privy to some 411 about the new CD coming out from Sweet Suzi & The Blues Experience. I will have some of that here real soon. It is some great stuff!

   What a great twist to the Wednesday night jam at Lefty's. I may get myself a camera and record some stuff myself. It brings out the polish in everyone and a pretty good crowd too.

   Thanks Lefty's, Artmuse Records and all the artists. Thanks for coming bye here too. Much appreciated!

bill

9:15 pm | link

Slow Entertainment day. Talk to me Franny!
    I have mentioned in the past how much I hate the editorial political opinions of Rolling Stone Magazine and I will not subscribe to the magazine as a minor protest. I also have stated here a few times how much I detest partisan politics in general and I feel it is narrow minded and hypocritical.

   For a magazine that has postured to be a voice for the rock-n-roll generation and therefor "anti-establishment" how is it that their opinions have become as hard-bolied and inelastic as the other side. There are two parties, for the most part, and if neither one can see the other side there will always be blindness. How does one side have any superiority over the other side as far as seeing truth? Two of the last three issues of RS have lambasted the two leading Republican candidates. Is that helpful? Is it going to be a parade of Republican bashing? Is there nothing anyone can gain from reading the political articles in Rolling Stone other than Democrats are right and Republicans are wrong? I see flaws everywhere and only a few good ideas and neither party has a monopoly on either. How about some originality!?!?

   Having said all that I still pick up an issue on occasion and find many good articles in the non-political arenas.

   Specifically, the recent issue has an interesting piece about Hunter Thompson, the "gonzo" author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas among other titles.

   He fascinates me. The life style was out of control (okay, I relate to that) but there were moments of clarity that were either products of his higher consiousness or in spite of it. He lived by his own set of beliefs and he was pretty much off the tracks more often than not.

   To be honest I am envious but also somewhat comfortable that I cannot have such a license being that I have a child. I see the romance though. Every whim can be explored in any direction, every joy can be celebrated to extreme levels, every moment can have entertainment, however synthetic, in the absence of an actual event. Every hangover can be overcome with a medicated wave bringing on a new days landslide of inebriated calamity. It is where bad habits are a profession and only the strong of heart can sustain.

   A writers job is merely to hang on and try to remember the details and when he doesn't he can make them up....all the more entertaining....and it is entertaining!

   I guess I can admit that in a very watered down and suburban and non-acidic way I find myself trying to be a bit "gonzo"; ie, disconnected from the conventional (and mundane hopefuly) in a "stream-of-thought" sort of way and maybe even a bit, dare I say, out of control.

   So when I come out of nowhere and get "poetic"or...whatever, just consider a Hunter Thompson or maybe a Charles Bukowski (I flatter myself I know). I am just talking in terms of voice and how I hear myself. You may be hearing... something entirely different but if you come back to my site I'm grateful for whatver it is. I wish I could hear your thoughts and words. That's why I like performers. I get to hear them emote and when people emote we hear truth..the truth about who they are and from that we see where we all fit in. We see ourselves.

   I have been a bit challenged lately to get to as many shows as I would like so I come here and spill. Thanks very much for getting this far. Y'all come back now, ya heah?

bill

1:00 am | link

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Live Music Calendar (Posted Mondays, edited all week. By Billfoolery.com )

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Tuesday, August 31

Tommy Keys @ Bay Shore Bandshell 12:30

Nina Etcetera @ Smith Point Bch Hut, Shirley 5

That 70's Band @ Cupsogue Bch Hut, W Hampton 5:30

Don & Wiley @ Strawberrys, Hunt. 6

Good Intentions @ The Fishery, E Rockaway 7

Jam @ Katies in Smithtown, 9

Jim Moran Jams @ Blue Parrot, Massap. 9:30

Ian Petillo & Johnny X-Ray Jam @ Murphy's Bar, 234 Old Country Rd., Mineola 8

Open Mic @ The Thirsty Scholar, Holbrook, Sign-up at 8

Long Beach Jazz Jam @ LB Community Center, Magnolia & Pine. 7

Deb Novak & Jim Treutline jam @ Jessies Roadhouse, Merrick 9

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Wednesday, Sept 1

Yo Daddy @ Venetian Shores Bch Hut, Lindenhurst 5:30

Wonderous Stories @ Hudson & McCoys, Freeport 7

That 70's Band @ Lombardi's on the Bay, Patch 7:30

Don & Wiley @ Kismet Inn, Fire Island 7:30

Pamela Betti Band @ Blacksmith Tavern, Smithtown 8

Digital Blues Gateway (Blues online) @ Gateway978.com 8

Jim Moran has a weekly Jam w/ Andy Bigans @ Neirs Tavern, Woodhaven, Queens 7:30

New Open Mic Night @ Spices Restaurant, This week; 19 South Band. 1084 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 8pm

Blues w/ rotating cast of great bands @ Bobbique's, Patch. 8

Jules Radino Jam at Painters in Bayport 9

Jam at Jessie's Roadhouse with Joe Vicino and Co.. Merrick Rd., Merrick. 9

Donnie C and Dave Patrick Jam @ Harvey's, Cedarhurst 9:30

Long Island Blues Warehouse w/ Mark Klein is now on the web and Wed. night is the encore presentation of the Sunday night show. LiBlues.com 7-9pm

Skip Bemet @ Porters on the Lane, Bellport 6:30

JazzJam w/ Vincenzo & Co. @ The Dunton Inn, So. Country Rd., Patchogue 9pm

Jazz jam @ The Breakers,, Bayville w/ Legacy Jazz Band. 8:30

Jam @ Jakes, E Meadow 9ish

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Thursday, Sept 2

Shotgun Live @ Off Key Tiki Bar, 31 Baker Pl., Patch 5

That 70's Band @ Smith Point Bch Hut, Shirley 6

Sly Geralds Band @ EB Elliots, Freeport 6

Pep & The Soul Explosion @ JC Cove, Freeport 6

Christine Sweeney @ RS Jones, Merrick 7

Sweet Suzi w/ John Puglisi @ Northport Wine Tasting Room, Northport 7

Wonderous Stories @ Port Jefferson Harbor 7:30

Mike Nugent Jam @ Cantebury Ale, Oyster Bay 9

Jam at the New ETQuiggs. Merrick Rd., Bellmore w/ Brother Dave. 9

John Judd Jam @ Juggs & Strokers, Merrick 9

Frank Walker Open Mic @ the Irish Cottage, Massap

Jam @ The Bellport Restaurant, 169 So. Country Rd., Bellport. hosted by owner/chef, Taylor Alonso. Rock, blues, jazz,country. 9:30

Ed the Hat jam @ Bobbique's, Patch. 8

DJ & Karaoke @ Blue Parrot, Massap. 10

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Friday, September 3

Amy & John @ Sreamboat Landing, Glen Cove 6

Bobby Sexton @ Sayville Inn 6

KC & The Lovedrops @ Fadeley's, Patch 6-8ish

That 70's Band @ Dublin Deck, Patch 6:30

Frank Latorre & The King Bees @ Art & Soul Gallery, 495-a Montauk Hwy,Eastport 7

Donny & Danny (Celenza & Kean)@ Sonoma Grill, Holbrook 7

Ace @ Toomeys Tavern, Amity 8

Mystic @ The Fishery, E Rockaway 8

John Pizzarelli @ Westhampton Bch., Perf Arts Center 8:30 $

Chic n Martini @ Stone Turtle, Island Park 8:30

King Cobras @ Eleanor Rigby's, Mineola 8:30

Whinin Cheese @ Farrells, W Islip 8:30

Buttered Soul @ Bobbique's, Patch 9

Amethyst Roxx @ Lulu's Vill Pub, Port Jeff 9 $

Roxy Perry Labor Day Party & Jam @ Maggies, W Babylon 9:30

Chauncy Nedd & The Neddmen @ Brickhouse Brewery 10

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Saturday, Sept 4

Tommy Keys Band Performing at Breast Cancer Benefit w/ BBQ and Grill Cook-Off @ Tanger Outlets, Deer Park 11am

Behind Closed Doors @ Huntington LightHouse Music Fest, Hunt. 2

Ken the Rocket Korb w/ Bruce McDonald @ Palmer Vineyards 2-6

Jim Moran Jam @ Maggies, W Babylon 4

The Urge @ Toomeys Tavern, Amity 4

Down & Dirty @ Heritage Park, Mt. Sinai 5

Bobby Sexton @ Sayville Inn (Middle Rd.) 6-10

Lisa Itts @ Mediterranean Seafood Cafe, Long Bch 7

Tommy Keys @ Tweeds, Riverhead 7

Sweaty Betty Band @ The Oar, Patch 7

Vagabond Garden @ Bellport Bandshell, Bellport Marina 7

Blues Box @ Tiki Bar, Sunset Harbor, Patch 7

Rockslide @ Dockside Cafe, W Babylon 7:30

Shawn Colvin @ Westhampton Bch Perf Arts Center 8:30 $

Steve Cochran Birthday Party w/ JP Blues, Drivin Rain & more @ Giacomo Jacks, Amity 9

20 Highview @ Bobbique's, Patch 9

Blue Matter Band and Jam @ Brightwaters Inn 9:30ish

Pamela Betti Band @ Nicky's of Centerport 9:30

Sound Advice @ The Breakers, Bayville 9:30

That 70's Band @ Port Jazz, Port Jeff 10:30

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Sunday September 5

Gail Storm @ Dockside Cafe, W Babylon 11am

That 70's Band @ The Casino, Davis Park, Fire Island 2-6

Good Intentions @ The Fishery, E Rockaway 3

Reckoning @ Bradstock, (Maritime Museum), Sayville 2

Bradstock Festival also includes The Electrix, Professor Rubadub, Hydroyum, Ed Travers and more (10am to 10pm. Bring a blanket and chairs)

Down & Dirty @ Off Key Tiki Bar, Patch 5

Buttered Soul @ Smith Point Bch Hut, Shirley 5

Danny Kean & Friends @ Dockside Cafe, W Babylon 6-9

King Cobras @ Twangstock Fest., Hicksville 8

**Blondie @ Westhampton Bch Perf Arts Center 8:30 $

Graveyard Blues, WRCN 103.9 Radio or wrcn.com 8

Check this out! Ed the Hat jams at Madison's in Northport 8

Jim Kolman hosts Sunday night Jam @ Brickhouse Brewery, Patch 8

also...see Sunday jams below...

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Monday Labor Day

Down & Dirty @ The Casino, Davis Park, Fire Island 3

Blue Matter Band @ Venetian Shores Bch Hut, Lindenhurst 5:30

Robert Lepley Jazz Jam @ Fox Hollow Inn, 7725 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury 8-11

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Jam Menu(best with toast)

...and regular weeknight shows.

Sunday Night jams...who wants some blues?

Jim Kolman jams @ Brickhouse Brewery...Always a happenin thing. 8

The Oasis in Baldwin is an awesome jam too...every Sunday night.

Open Mic and Karaoke Sinclairs in W Babylon 9

First Three Sundays ea. Month @ Velvet Lounge, Setauket. 9pm w/ Bobby Sexton and others

Blue Parrot, Massapequa has an Open Mic. 1 till done.

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Monday doesn't suck for Blues

Jazz jam at the Fox Hollow Inn (7715 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury) w/ Bob Leply, Frank Bellucci and Al Cardillo 8-11

Jam w/ Knapper Time Band featuring Devyn Kane @ Proper Cafe, 217-01 Linden Bl., Cambria Hts. 718-341-2233

Jam @ Dare Studios. 261F Suburban Ave., Deer Park. 8

Bartini in Babylon..Open Mike w/ Dave Drew

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Tuesday jam anyone?

Ian Petillo jazz jam @ Murphy's in Mineola 8

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GottaJam Wednesday

Wonderous Stories @ Hudson & McCoys, Freeport (for summer) 7 - 10:30

Vincenzo & Co. JazzJam, 12 Yrs and going strong @ Dunton Inn, So. Country Rd., Patch. 9

Donnie Celenza, Dave Patrick and Co. are at Harvey's in Cedarhurst starting July 1

Open Mic @ Upper Deck, Papa Jo's Rest. Port Jeff. Acoust. 7

McArthur Park in RVC., 1 Maple Ave. 8:30 sign up. 9:30 start. Ladies night.

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Thursday Jams

Ed the Hat Jam @ Bobbique, 7pm

Brother Dave hosting the jam @ ET Quiggs, Bellmore 9

John Judd (is back !! ) and Ralph Santiago Jam @ Juggs & Strokers in Merrick!

Michael Mann @ Chesterfields, Hunt 9

Acoustic Open Mic (Dave Drew) @ Lefty's, Lindenhurst.

Frank Walker Open Mic @ Irish Cottage, Park. Blvd., Massp.

The Mudcats host a jam @ The Breakers Rest., 12 Bayville Ave, Bayville. 8 to 12

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Sat. Jam

Jim Moran hosting @ Maggie's in W Babylon. Str. Path., 4pm

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